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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 1, 2022

2 Officers Killed, 5 Injured in Kentucky Ambush

“They encountered pure hell when they arrived, they had no chance,” Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt said. “This guy had a plan, and he pretty much executed that plan almost to precision.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 1, 2022

Wounded Alabama Deputy Taken Off of Life Support, Organs Donated

Deputy Brad Johnson was mortally wounded. Thursday afternoon he was taken off of life support, and his organs were donated to save other lives.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

Never Too Old to Learn at Senior Citizens Police Academy

In one Virginia town, it is never too late to learn about the police. After being put on hold for two years due to COVID-19, the Suffolk Police Department resumed its Senior Citizens Police Academy this summer.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

Justice Department Investigating NYPD’s Special Victims Division

DOJ said in a press release the investigation will include a comprehensive review of the policies, procedures and training for SVD investigations of sexual assault crimes, including how SVD interacts with survivors and witnesses, collects evidence and completes investigations...

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

FL SWAT Deputy Injured by Flash-Bang

The deputy was injured around 9:00 a.m. Wednesday while assisting the Lake City Police Department with a search warrant

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Command•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

Portland to Pay $25K Bonus to Lateral Transfers

Addressing the council, Portland Police Bureau Captain Anthony Passadore described the bonuses as necessary to bring Portland in line with what other jurisdictions are offering in the highly competitive hiring market.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

Baltimore Sergeant on Life Support After Being Dragged at Traffic Stop

"At some point, the sergeant became engaged with the vehicle," Commissioner Harrison said. "The driver hit the gas and accelerated, dragging the sergeant what we think is about two blocks and striking another car along the way."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2022

GA Teen Crashes into House, Killing Woman During Vehicle Pursuit

During the pursuit, officials say the driver lost control and drove straight into the home, smashing through the front porch.

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Command•by Staff Writer•June 29, 2022

TX Chiefs Tell State Legislators How to Protect Schools

Recommendations include strengthening background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase a military-style rifle, and making it a state crime to complete straw purchases, or the purchasing of a firearm on behalf of an individual knowingly unfit to obtain one.

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Command•by Staff Writer•June 29, 2022

Former Orlando Chief Running as Democrat for Senate Says She Does Not Want to Defund Police

“When he (Rubio) says I want to defund the police — I am the police!” Demings told reporters after a recent event, referring to claims from her opponent. “Does that make any sense? I mean, come on.”

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